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If we talk about Luzi's encounter with Ji Xi outside Handan City in the State of Zhao, he initially believed it was due to internal issues within the mysterious family hired by the Qin State. However, as he began to understand the significance of the length of the crossbow arrows, his perspective changed.
Due to negligence, he had not considered the issue of arrow length when he hurriedly left Zhao and headed towards Wild King City. As suspicions began to point towards the mysterious family, he was well aware that there were concerns regarding Wang Jian. After all, Wang Jian had been in charge of this matter from start to finish, and there was no other person to verify the truth. However, this so-called problem did not imply that Wang Jian was betraying the revolution; rather, it raised concerns that this senior might be an unwitting pawn being used by others.
To address this, Luzi secretly dispatched someone to contact Cai Youdao, who was working in Handan, urging him to obtain evidence by any means necessary. To ensure that Cai Youdao understood what kind of evidence was needed, a standard-length Qin State crossbow arrow was sent along with the intelligence personnel.
Some might question why the craftsmen of the Qin State, who possessed this skill, could not produce arrows of different lengths. In fact, according to the explicit regulations in the Qin Law at that time, unauthorized modification of weapon units and smuggling arms were treated as equivalent offenses. The penalties for such crimes were extremely severe; anyone involved would face execution without exception!
It would be even more impossible for craftsmen to secretly create weapons at home! There were also strict regulations against mutual denunciation; those who knew and did not report would be held accountable for their crimes!
As for how Cai Youdao obtained the evidence, he certainly had his methods. We will not delve into that here; suffice it to say that the data returned indicated that the arrows used by Ji Xi differed in length from those officially issued by the Qin State. However, they were not of the same length as those that injured Wuan Jun. The total length of the Triangular Arrow used by Ji Xi was sixty-five centimeters.
From this, we can conclude that the organization that both Ji Xi and Luzi were worried about is not a single entity! As long as it is not an organization aiming for the Crown Prince of Qin, they can unite under the banner of the Qin State. It is precisely for this reason that Luzi accepted the Ji Family Army into their ranks.
Unite all possible forces to win this Unified War! Those who attempt to stand against history will be crushed by its wheels!
As Luzi stepped out of the temporary command post, he was already issuing a secret mobilization order. He notified key personnel to set off immediately along the Heavenly Road back to the interior of the Qin State. Their mission was to inform Master Lu Chu at the Arsenal about their current predicament. He needed support—absolute support!
This battle was imminent; action was required!
To ensure that Grand Commander Bai Qi would not be ambushed, Luzi called over Li Xin for a face-to-face discussion on strategies. The length determines range; the ancestral divine bow of the Li Family could rival a sixty-two centimeter crossbow! A contest of shooting? Let’s see whose speed is faster! If anyone in this world dared to compete with the Li Family in archery skills, they would generally meet their demise.
On the surface, a Qin Army Camp located on the east bank of the Dan Shui River appeared unusually calm; however, beneath it all, currents were already stirring. As orders were issued one after another, all of China trembled in response.
After all the tasks were assigned, Luzi finally summoned Ji Xi to the Main Tent to receive orders. When Ji Xi entered the Main Tent, Luzi waved his hand, signaling all the bystanders to leave.
The newly appointed Centurion was unusually excited to see only two people left in the tent. Ever since he learned about the rising winds in the Central Plains, Ji Xi could hardly contain his excitement and sought his father’s counsel about going out to gain experience. As a prince of the Dali Kingdom, he believed that to revitalize the nation, he must learn to soar through the skies like an eagle. Only by immersing himself in the rich history and culture of the Central Plains could he find allies among the Feudal States, making future territorial expansion a natural outcome.
The King of Dali naturally hoped that his future successor would be an excellent Sovereign rather than a sheltered Second Generation Heir. However, teaching through mere instruction was not as effective as discovering truths on one’s own. Hearing that his son had such awareness brought tears of joy to the old king.
Heaven does not forsake me! Heaven will elevate my Dali!
Thus, he selected top experts from the Royal Guard to accompany the prince on his journey. In addition to carrying a large amount of Gold and Silver Jewelry, they also brought along the Dali Kingdom's most advanced weapon, the Crossbow. Before Ji Xi set off, the king repeatedly reminded him that at this time, only Qin State was worth paying attention to in the Central Plains.
The Old King cautioned his son that while traveling through the Central Plains was acceptable, he must not support any feudal lord other than Qin State. If he wished to meet heroes of the Central Plains, he should go to Qin State! This was not to say that other Feudal States lacked heroes; rather, those lords simply did not know how to utilize talent.
Embracing All Rivers—greatness lies in inclusiveness.
The Sovereign of Qin State lowered his stance to accept elites from various Feudal States; this was perhaps heaven's will for Qin State to ultimately obtain the Nine Tripod Cauldrons. What is greatest? Certainly, it is heaven's will!
Thus, Ji Xi received his father's decree and led two hundred Royal Family guards to the Central Plains. Unlike his father, Ji Xi believed that seeing for oneself was more valuable than merely hearing about it. Therefore, instead of directly entering Qin State, he began his journey in Chu State, learning and gathering experiences before moving on to Han State, Wei Kingdom, Qi State, and Yan State, eventually reaching Zhao State. During his stay in Zhao State, he fortuitously met Li Mu and Sima Shang.
Ability is not measured by one's rise to fame but by one’s unwillingness to abandon ideals even in times of hardship. The citizens of Dali Kingdom were passionate by nature; Ji Xi admired Li Mu even more as a kindred spirit. This admiration led Ji Xi to forget his father's warnings before departing. He even considered staying in Zhao State and hoped to learn under Li Mu.
At that time, Li Mu had not yet received Zhao Kuo's recommendation and could not even be considered an official. Furthermore, after being wrongfully imprisoned later on, he never had another opportunity to converse with this foreigner.
Ji Xi recklessly blamed all responsibility on Qin State and took risks by using the gold and silver he carried to forge connections with those who had ulterior motives. This ultimately led him into direct conflict with Luzi, aiming to take Luzi's head as revenge for Brother Li.
Outside Handan City, it was the first time Ji Xi came into contact with Luzi after receiving a tip-off. Initially, Ji Xi thought Luzi was a villain with a fierce demeanor and malicious intentions, but upon meeting him, he discovered that Luzi was a person of integrity. Especially when faced with unknown dangers, Luzi's actions to protect his subordinates and ensure their safe retreat deeply impressed Ji Xi.
As a subordinate, isn't it one's duty to be ready to die for their master at any moment?
The subsequent events were mentioned in previous texts, where Ji Xi, consumed by thoughts of avenging Li Mu, caused chaos in the Qin Army Granary at Wild King City. Later, he encountered Luzi again and was ultimately moved by General Lu's magnanimity. He also recalled his father's repeated admonitions, which led him to willingly pledge allegiance to the Qin State, a decision he never wavered from thereafter. After the unification of China, Emperor Qin Shi Huang honored the Ji Family Army for their contributions to the Unified War by bestowing the title of King of Dali upon Ji Xi and restoring his family name.
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